Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Angler’s Gear Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”). At anglersgearshop.com, we’re as committed to protecting your personal information as we are to providing top-quality fishing gear. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make purchases from our global fishing community (excluding some remote areas and parts of Asia).

1. Information We Collect

Like selecting the right lure for the conditions, we only collect information necessary to enhance your shopping experience:

• Personal Information: When you create an account, place an order, or contact our Louisville-based team, we collect details like your name, email address, shipping address (such as our location at 50 Earnhardt Drive), payment information, and phone number.
• Fishing Preferences: We may collect data about your fishing interests (ice fishing, fly fishing, etc.) to recommend relevant gear like Brimbales or premium rods.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our site – helping us improve your experience.
• Payment Details: For secure transactions via Visa, MasterCard, JCB, or PayPal, we process payment information but never store complete card details on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data with the precision of a professional angler:

• Process orders for your fishing essentials, from ice shelters to sonar accessories
• Provide customer support from our team of fishing enthusiasts
• Improve our product offerings and website functionality
• Send fishing tips, promotions (you can opt-out anytime)
• Prevent fraud and enhance security – because your trust is as important as your tackle box

3. Sharing Your Information

We treat your data like prized catch – with care and respect:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help with shipping, payments, and website operations (all bound by confidentiality agreements).
• Legal Requirements: Only when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with appropriate protections.
• Never sold to third-party marketers.

4. Data Storage & Security

We secure your information with the same diligence we apply to selecting our fishing gear:

• Industry-standard SSL encryption for all transactions
• Secure servers with limited access
• Regular security assessments
• Payment data processed through PCI-compliant systems
• Data retained only as long as necessary

5. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing or updating your account information
• Requesting deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Restricting certain data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small data files that help us:

• Remember your preferences (like your favorite fishing gear categories)
• Analyze site traffic to improve your experience
• Enable features like shopping carts
• Show relevant ads (you can manage cookie preferences in your browser)

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve anglers worldwide (with some regional exceptions), your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from young anglers without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally – we’ll notify you of significant changes and keep the current version posted here with the “Last Updated” date.

Tight lines and secure shopping!
– The Angler’s Gear Shop Team